Position Title: Art Therapist
Company: East Bay Art Therapy
Location: San Mateo, CA
Company Website: eastbayarttherapy.com
Job Type: W2 Employee. Part-Time (15 hours per week: 9 hours clinical, 6 hours admin. (Plus supervision, team meetings & curriculum planning admin hours.) Opportunity for growth in the company!
Availability: Monday & Tuesday 9:00am-5:30pm (with a one hour lunch break)
Positions: 1
Job description
Clinical Responsibilities
· Provide group art therapy services with adolescents and adults in an inpatient acute psychiatric unit.
· Ensure services and treatment are culturally sensitive/informed/competent in regard to all types of identities, especially those that are marginalized (gender, sexuality, race, ethnicity, religion, body size, disability, etc) Must be anti-racist, LGBTQIA+ affirming, neurodivergent-affirming and working towards dismantling all systems of oppression including fatphobia.
· All groups must involve art therapy activities/directives.
· Write all group curriculum and submit to clinical supervisor each week before groups begin for that week. (Employee will have access to a plethora of EBAT art therapy curriculum for use)
· Complete group progress notes for each group on-site after groups according to the facilities requirements.
· Maintain positive and collaborative relationships with on-site staff.
· Report any clinical concerns to on-site staff.
· Work within the limits of their qualifications, education, and skills
· Value, support and respect the rights of others
· Be punctual and maintain a professional attitude toward their tasks
· Immediately notify the supervisor (and on-site staff point person) if unable to work due to health or other reasons
· Maintain confidentiality and privacy with regards to organizational, client, and other information of a confidential nature. Adhere to HIPAA standards.
· Represent East Bay Art Therapy accurately and positively at all times.
· Ensure timely documentation of groups through progress notes and timely return phone calls and emails from on-site staff and East Bay Art Therapy supervisor.
· Adhere to all standards of practice outlined by the American Art Therapy Association (AATA) and the Art Therapy Credentials Board (ATCB)
Organizational Responsibilities
· Complete and pass a criminal reference check and a vulnerable sector search, if required
· Complete and return all East Bay Art Therapy registration documents as indicated on the orientation checklist
· Read, sign, and honor East Bay Art Therapy’s confidentiality and conflict of interest agreements
· Meet at least monthly with creative arts therapy hospital unit EBAT team and monthly with the entire EBAT team. Meet weekly with supervisor if practicing under ATR-Provisional credential.
· Address areas of conflict or concern in accordance with East Bay Art Therapy’s policies
· Complete all documentation of their work according to East Bay Art Therapy standards
· Maintain accurate record of work hours and tasks completed, in progress, and assigned
· Carry out assigned tasks responsibly. Request support when needed
· Participate in evaluations when asked by their supervisor
· Attend any designated training or orientation assigned by their supervisor
· Report any health and safety concerns to their supervisor
· Provide appropriate and adequate advance notice of intention to leave the organization.
Minimum Required Qualifications
· Masters Degree in Art Therapy
· Registration with Art Therapy Credentials Board as ATR-Provisional, ATR, or ATR-BC.
· 1 year post graduate clinical experience providing art therapy services
· Ability to provide compassionate, empathic, and ethical service
· Good standing with the AATA, ATCB, and malpractice insurance entities.
· Ability to be creative and innovative in clinical role
· Be able to work independently after basic training
· Excellent time management skills
· Have access to computer or tablet for word processing and email.
· Confidence, experience and passion for working with adolescents.
· Confidence, experience and passion for running groups.
· Confidence, experience, and passion for using art therapy interventions.
· Preferred: Member of a marginalized community/identity and/or lived experienced that informs clinical work.
Pay:
$50-90 per hour for all clinical hours (pay scale is based on credential level and years of experience) (4.5 clinical hours per day on site)
$22 per hour for all admin hours (up to 3 admin hours per day on-site. Additional paid admin time includes mandatory trainings, two monthly team meetings, and supervision)
Opportunity to work (optional) extra admin hours writing blog posts or creating creative arts therapy-related social media content.
Benefits / What's Provided:
1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked
Roth IRA
CEU Stipend
All supplies and quality art materials for your clinical work.
Free East Bay Art Therapy Merch!
Weekly ATR supervision if provisionally credentialed
Weekly BBS supervision when applicable
*This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.
For more information about company visit: eastbayarttherapy.com
To Apply:
Send resume and cover letter to: [email protected]
Your cover letter should highlight your experience and/or interest in working with adolescents as well as any experience working in an inpatient psychiatric setting. If you are a member of a marginalized community and/or have lived experience that informs your clinical work, please touch on this in your cover letter.
Pay: $50.00 - $90.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Life insurance
- Professional development assistance
Education:
Experience:
- Art therapy: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- ATR-P, ATR, or ATR-BC (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- San Mateo, CA 94401 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- San Mateo, CA 94401: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
